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Patent GB-2232331-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle window with heater wires and aerial wires
Inventor: PAULUS PETER
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 1990-05-24
Abstract: A motor vehicle rear window-pane (1), for having at least one heating zone (2), aerial wires (3) and a decoupling lead (4) near one edge of the pane. The heating zones (2) contain heater wires (5) which run substantially horizontally and parallel to each other and are connected in parallel to each other and to busbars (6) disposed near the side edges of the pane. Two or more aerial wires (7) for vertically polarised radio waves run across the heater wires (5) and are connected to heater wires in at least one of the heating zones, near the middle of the motor vehicle window-pane, and to the decoupling lead (4). The aerial wires (7) running across the heater wires (5) are each connected to equipotential points (10) on the heater wires, which are determined by measurement on the heater wires, no galvanic connections being made between each other outside the heating zone. One or both aerial wires may be coupled capacitatively to lead (4) (figs 4 to 6). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2246873-A (GB)
Title: Overhead projection accessory
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY BRIAN
IPC: G03B21/132
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: An overhead projector 5 has as an accessory a rectangular frame 10 incorporating two sliding detachable screens 11 and 12. Those are guided on recessed channels at different heights within the frame and in different directions, vertically and horizontally by the user e.g. by means of incorporated thumb tabs 17 as required to reveal any part or all of the content of an overhead projection slide. Retaining lugs 13 may be built in to the screens to prevent them from falling out of frame 10 when at their fullest extent. The whole unit may be fully portable by means of a carrying handle 16 affixed to the side of the rectangular frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245822-A (GB)
Title: A drinking vessel washing machine
Inventor: HSI WANG TSUNG
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 1990-06-25
Abstract: A drinking vessel washing machine comprises a frame 2 fastened between an upper board 1 and a base board 3 for holding a gear set. The gear set comprises a plurality of gear shafts concomitantly driven to rotate by a driven shaft which is coupled to the shaft of a motor 6 through a coupler 5. Brushes are respectively fastened in the gear shafts to follow the driving shaft to rotate. During the operation of the machine, a drinking cup/glass can be washed efficiently both internally and externally when a drinking cup/glass is mounted on the central brush. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249297-A (GB)
Title: A pack of mortar
Inventor: ROBERTSON BRYAN HARRY
IPC: B65D33/06
Filed: 1990-11-14
Abstract: A pack (2) of mortar comprises a container (4) provided with mortar (6), the mortar (6) being wet and ready for use, the amount of mortar (6) in the container (4) being such that the container (4) has an unfilled space (8) above the mortar (6), and the container (4) being a sealed container which is made of a flexible material whereby the mortar (6) can be kneaded in the container (4) using the unfilled space (8) in order to give the mortar (6) a final mix prior to opening of the container (4). The container (4) is of plastics material heat sealed along a horizontal line (10) above which a hand grip portion (12) is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251565-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece holding and drill guiding
Inventor: WITHINGTON STEPHEN ARTHUR
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 1991-01-08
Abstract: A holder has a workpiece cramping block (6) selectively displaceable relative to a support plate (1), the block (6) having a first, longitudinal Vee shaped recess for locating a workpiece e.g. a bar or tube along a medium axis upon exerting a cram ping force upon the workpiece. The block also has a second Vee shaped recess (25) transverse to the first Vee recess (22) and with its axis intersecting the first recess axis, said second recess (25) providing a location for interchangeable drill guides. An adjustable plate (28) returns a guide in the recess (25). Cramping is by lever arms 17 printing by rollers (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254764-A (GB)
Title: Air purification system
Inventor: LOW ANGUS ANDREW
IPC: F24F8/175
Filed: 1991-04-16
Abstract: An air purification system has a plant pot 5 defining a chamber containing soil 3 and a plant 4 growing in the soil. A perforate tube 14 defines a duct having an inlet 17 and a number of outlets 20 within the soil. An air blower 13 directs air into the duct and is mounted in a side wall 7 of the pot. The apparatus is useful for removing toxic vapours from the air by circulating air through the soil and root system of the plant. Air is also purified by being circulated around the foliage of the plant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261902-A (GB)
Title: Pointing aid
Inventor: WITCOMBE JOHN DAVID
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 1991-09-12
Abstract: A pointing aid for filling the gap between adjacent constructional members, eg paving slabs or bricks comprises a first plate-like member (12) adapted to overlie the surface of one of said constructional members alongside said gap and a second plate-like member (11) adapted to extend outwardly from the edge of the constructional member on the other side of said gap. The members may be integral with each other to form a one piece device or separate. Lugs (13, 22) serve to locate the pointing aid over the gap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250007-A (GB)
Title: Aerobatic airship
Inventor: OMIYA SOUSUKE
IPC: B64B1/02
Filed: 1991-09-12
Abstract: An aerobatic airship capable of making a perfect somersault, and a 360 degree roll in a limited small air space, without utilizing high-powered thrusters or sophisticated automatic control mechanisms. The airship has a rather thick and round axi-symmetrically shaped hull 1 equipped with a pair of reversible thrusters 7 on each side of the hull's nose area. Each thruster is also equipped with a tilting mechanism 5, which enables the thrust vector orientation to be changed independently. The airs hip has a set of tail fins 10, 11 as attitude stabilizers which do not have movable control surfaces. This aerobatic airship can be designed as a manned or unmanned craft, and is ideal for use in advertising and also as a camera platform, an observation vehicle for hazardous environments, and in various other industrial applications. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248830-A (GB)
Title: Method for inhibiting scale formation
Inventor: OSTOVAR PEYMAN
IPC: C09K8/528
Filed: 1991-09-23
Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of scale in water having a high barium content and low pH comprises the addition of an aqueous solution of a phosphonate of formula:   <IMAGE>   and R = H, CH3 C2H5 or M R<1> = H, CH3, CR3, @C6H5, @SO3H2 y = 1 - 10 n = 10 - 1000 m = 0 - 2 p = 1 - 1000 q = 1 - 1000 M = alkali metal or ammonium ion  wherein the molecular weight is in the range 1000-100,000. The scale inhibitors may be present in the form of a fully or partially neutralised salt and may be injected into production fluids obtained from and underground reservoir or injected into the reservoir via a wellbore as part of a squeeze technique.
Patent GB-2251313-A (GB)
Title: Camera having strobe incorporated therein
Inventor: HOSOKAWA TETSUO
IPC: G03B15/05
Filed: 1991-12-04
Abstract: A built-in strobe of a camera is disclosed, the strobe having a light emitter (11) which is moved between a retracted position and light emitting position, including at least one posture control pin (13) projecting outward from at least one side of the light emitter (11), a support (21) having at least one cam groove (29) in which the posture control pin (13) is fitted to control the posture of the light emitter (11), and an elastic biasing member (33) acting on the projecting end (14) of the posture control pin (13) for biasing the light emitter (11) into the light emitting position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-920677-A (GB)
Abstract: 920,677. Flexible hoses. TECHNOCHEMIE, KESSLER & CO. G.m.b.H. June 16, 1961 [June 4, 1960], No. 21881/61. Class 99(2). In a process for improving the mechanical properties of hoses having a braid of monofilimentary structure, of e.g. polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, or polyamides, the braid is wrapped around the hose with stretching and the hose provided with braid is then heated to such a temperature that the braiding material begins to deform plastically, and firm contact between the braiding material and the hose is obtained simultaneously with a smoothed surface. In a modification a thermoplastic braiding material which has previously been stretched is used.
Patent GB-2258076-A (GB)
Title: A coin feeding apparatus for a coin handling machine
Inventor: HORIGUCHI NOBUSHIGE
IPC: B65G47/14
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A coin feeding apparatus for a coin handling machine includes a rotary disk (6) for feeding coins into a coin passage (15) one by one, a coin amount detector (10) for outputting a trigger signal when it detects that the amount of coins on the disk has become less than a predetermined amount, a conveyor bolt (1) for feeding coins deposited into the coin handling machine onto the rotary disk (6), a motor (5) adapted to drive the conveyor belt (1) in accordance with the trigger signal from the coin amount detector (10), and a drive period controller controlling, in accordance with the denominations of coins to be fed, the drive period during which the motor drives the conveyor belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272556-A (GB)
Title: Display with a fibrous surface
Inventor: CHARRINGTON CHARLES HARROLD
IPC: G09F9/305
Filed: 1992-11-14
Abstract: A display of the type comprising a plurality of elements (5) selectively switchable between displaying states, includes a plate (7) with a surface surrounding each of the elements (5) carrying dark coloured fibres (9) so as to enhance the contrast of the display. The fibrous surface of the display may be obtained by "flocked" electro-statically sprayed short nylon fibres (as used for wall coverings). The rear surface of plate (7) may also be covered in fibres. The elements (5) may be liquid crystal switchable shutters for adjusting the level of light transmission. The display may include a transparent front sheet (10), light source (1), optical fibres (3) and control circuit (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276715-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner
Inventor: LEUNG SHUI WAH
IPC: F23D14/24
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A gas burner 1 comprises a burner body 3, an air supply pipe 9 and a gas supply pipe 5 arranged coaxially. The gas supply pipe 5 extends upwardly beyond the air supply pipe 9 and terminates in an outlet nozzle 7 where gas is burned. Air is guided towards and around the gas outlet nozzle 7 by an air supply fitting 11 comprising a number of vanes 15a -e arranged on a hub 16 which surrounds the periphery of the gas supply pipe 5. The vanes 15 radiate from the hub and extend along a line at an angle oblique to the radial direction. Particularly, the vanes 15a - e are twisted to form a part helical surface. Air blown into the burner through the air supply pipe 8 is guided by the vanes into a spiral path towards and around the gas outlet nozzle 7 to supply the gas with ample oxygen for combustion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278323-A (GB)
Title: Fixing stays to mudguards
Inventor: WEBB RONALD RICHARD
IPC: B62J15/02
Filed: 1993-05-25
Abstract: A system for fixing stays 10 to cycle mudguards 2 uses two separate items 5 that are fixed by mechanical means to either or both of the inside or outside surface of the mudguard near to the opposite edges of the mudguard. The part of the item 5 which connects to the stays 10 can be designed in such a manner to receive a stay of any construction. Any method of fixing the stay to this part of the item can be incorporated. The part of the item that comes into contact with the mudguard surface is shaped to the contour of the mudguard and the other part of the item can be angled so that it lines up with the stay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279964-A (GB)
Title: Surface active composition for conditioning a gas containing entrained          asphaltenes
Inventor: MENDOZA ALBERTO LORY
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A gas containing entrained asphaltene-containing hydrocarbons is conditioned for pipeline transportation by injecting a surface active compound comprising a mixture of demulsifying agent, antifoaming agent, dispersant, aromatic solvent and alcohol solvent, whereby formation of emulsion from asphaltene containing hydrocarbons is prevented. The surface active compound has the following composition by volume: 5-15% demulsifying agent; 1-3% antifoaming agent; 10-40% dispersant; 10-60% aromatic solvent; and 20-60% alcohol solvent. The demulsifying agent may be a solution of a sulfonic acid, a phenolic resin and alcohol. The antifoaming agent may be a silicone, the dispersant may be an imidazoline, the aromatic solvent may be benzene, toluene, xylene, residues of BTX distillation or mixtures thereof, and the alcohol solvent may range from methanol to hexanols or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2280024-A (GB)
Title: Electronic artificial human appendage simulator for testing an oxygen monitor
Inventor: SCOTT LESLIE ARTHUR
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: An electronic artificial human appendage simulator for testing an oxygen monitor 11, 12 consists of a main appendage body 1, infra-red and red light detector 4 and infra-red and red light tranmitters 3 positioned diametrically opposite each other within the appendage body, and cables 2 connecting the detector and transmitters to external electronic control 10. Infra-red and red light from the transmitters 13 of the monitor which is incident on the detector 4 produces an electrical signal which is routed via the cables to external electronic control where it is processed, and appropriate infra-red and red drive signals are generated, which are then fed via the cable to the appendage infra-red and red transmitters 3 producing infra-red and red controlled light outputs. Electronics 22 provide a pulse corresponding to a physiological pulse and adjusters 28, 29 provide a D.C. level representing background level so that the monitor sensors 13 receive physiologically correct light levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269664-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator
Inventor: ROSE GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: A ventilator for a room having a heating appliance is set in an outside wall. The ventilating passage is defined by interengaging identical sleeve parts 1a and 1b having opposed L-shaped baffles directing the air flow in a generally S-shaped direction to exclude light and draughts. An air brick 2 and a telescopically slidable member 3 with a grille 4 co-operate with parts 1a, 1b. The ventilator parts are plastics mouldings. The parts 1a, 1b may have a rectangular or circular cross-section. In an alternative construction, a cylindrical ventilator is defined by three extruded sectors having end portions of their radial partitions cut-away. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270226-A (GB)
Title: ILS Receiver
Inventor: RUINET JEAN-MARC
IPC: G01S1/14
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: An instrument landing system (ILS) receiver includes an analog/digital converter 10 receiving the composite signal S(t) to be analysed and delivering a succession of values S*(t) which are digitally processed. The signal to be analysed is also applied to phase-locked loop 2 operating at a sub-harmonic of the 90 Hz and 150 Hz components constituting the signal, and frequency multiplier 35 to generate the sampling signal for the analog/digital converter 10 whose frequency is greater than the largest frequency of the components of the signal to be analysed. The digital processing allows determination of the depth of modulation of the ILS signal, giving position and transmitter identity information. The processing incorporates a digital filter embodying a Hamming or Hann window to allow for the finite sample time. It also involves determination of the real and imaginary parts of the 90 and 150 Hz components of the composite signal S(t) during a given time window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270927-A (GB)
Title: Bearings
Inventor: TANAKA TADASHI
IPC: C23C14/16
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: A sliding bearing material of a three-layer structure includes a back steel layer, a bearing alloy layer, and an overlay formed by sputtering. The overlay has resistance to seizure. The overlay contains, by weight, 10 - 80% Sn, 0.1 - 5% Cu, 0.05 - 3% Sb, and the balance Al. Optionally, the overlay may further contain not more than 10% of one or both of Pb and Bi. Also, optionally, the overlay may further contain not more than 5% Si.
Patent GB-2271138-A (GB)
Title: Fitting for movable leaf
Inventor: KUHNT ERHARD
IPC: E05D15/52
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: A fitting is provided for a leaf which is movable relative to a fixed frame structure between a closed position and open positions in which the leaf is tilted relative to the fixed frame structure, or can be placed in a position parallel; thereto. A linkage provided on the leaf can be longitudinally displaced by a handle and comprises a rod (16) which extends over regions of a bottom leaf beam, having a bolt member (20) which is fixed on the rod (16) and which projects towards the bottom beam of the fixed frame. A stationary closure member (23) on the bottom beam of the fixed frame structure cooperates with the bolt member (20) in at least two operating positions determined by longitudinal displacement of the rod (16). A journal (26) is provided on the bottom leaf beam on a cover (19) which holds the rod (16) in a groove of the leaf beam, the journal (26) being provided with a head (25) of increased width which can be introduced into a substantially T-shaped groove (27) in a holder (28) provided on the bottom beam of the fixed frame structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282312-A (GB)
Title: Plant container water-keeping assembly.
Inventor: LUI TO-YAN
IPC: A01G27/04
Filed: 1993-09-29
Abstract: A water-keeping assembly 9 for a plant container (pot) 10, comprises a perforated partition 11 arranged to extend across the bottom of container 10 for dividing the interior into an upper compartment for holding soil and a lower compartment for collecting therein any water drained down from the soil through the partition 11, and ventilation means e.g. tubes 12 arranged to extend upwards from the partition 11 so that air can reach from above into the lower compartment. As shown 1 the ventilation tubes are formed from sections 22 joined together and each tube is press-fit into a collar 16 of partition 11. The tubes may be integral on inner side of peripheral wall of pot and a double-walled container construction is also envisaged. Absorbent bars 13 (of sheets of paper/cloth) are located on partition 13 and slots 21 may contain cloth. A floating marker 24 is disclosed. Modifications are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290071-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container for cable coil
Inventor: HENDERSON KEITH
IPC: B65H75/16
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: A cable holder for transporting a cable comprises a base and a number of upstanding outer wall members and inner wall members which between them define an annular cable store in the form of a creel, the holder being so constructed and arranged that the outer and inner wall members can be dismantled and stowed flat with the base for return to site for reuse, to thereby save return transportation costs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272103-A (GB)
Title: Active fiber for optical signal transmission
Inventor: GARMAN JONATHAN D
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: An active optical fibre for optical communications systems comprises a doped transparent core 62 surrounded by a transparent cladding 64 of lower refractive index and pumped by light through the cladding to produce gain of an input optical signal. Repeaters along the fibre optic communications system are not required. The core may be doped with a lasing material of the same type used in the diode laser transmitter. The laser dopant has the greatest density in the core center and is diffused outward into the cladding. Pumping may be by radium fluorescent paint coating (72) (Fig. 4) with reflector (74) (Fig. 5) or an electroluminescent coating (78) (Fig. 6) such that upon the application of voltage along the length of the fiber, the electroluminescent material generates photon energy and pumps the dopant within the cord to achieve lasing. Segmentation via shorting connectors (135) (Fig. 9) counters breakdown of insulating layer (80). Filter applications are disclosed for use with wide band transmitters (eg LEDs). An elliptical mirror system may be used (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2285273-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall closer; attaching door or window sub-frame
Inventor: MOLYNEUX GEORGE
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1994-01-04
Abstract: A cavity closer has two or more anchorages 118 - 124, which enable a subframe 160 or other frame element to be connected to the cavity closer in any one of two or more locations in the interior/exterior sense relatively to the cavity entering part 101 of the closer, which has means 101 for retaining thermal insulation between the two leaves 500 of the wall, and also a second part 102 which is adapted to locate on an end of the wall and provide a damp course between the wall and the frame element. An anchorage 118 - 124 may comprise an arrowhead or mushroom formation upstanding from the face of the cavity closer, which is adapted to engage with an abutment on the subframe 160 or other frame element by a snap-fit connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278742-A (GB)
Title: Bolt-fastening connector
Inventor: NAGAMINE AKIRA
IPC: H01R13/621
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: A bolt-fastened connector (2) comprises a first housing (10) accommodating the bolt (20) and a second housing (40), for example having multiple contacts. A metal member (80) having several spring blades (82) is embedded in an inner wall (58) of a bolt-insertion opening (54) of the second housing (40). When the tip of the bolt (20) retained in the first housing (10) is inserted in the bolt-insertion opening (54), the spring blades (82) snap into a recess (36) of the bolt (20), thereby securing the bolt (20) and the first housing (10) in the second housing (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290447-A (GB)
Title: Retracting dog lead with torch incorporated
Inventor: POCOCK WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: A dog lead comprises a body 10 providing a handle 18a retractable lead 14 extending from a front end of the body 10 and torch 20 mounted along the top of the body 10. In use the light beam from the torch (20) is directed forwardly above the lead, to illuminate the ground ahead. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280868-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a cabinet scraper
Inventor: LYNN JOHN S
IPC: A47L13/022
Filed: 1994-07-25
Abstract: A holder for a cabinet scraper has a body 16 with clamping members 42, 38 at either end to locate the ends 15 of a blade 14. In the centre of the holder is a pressure plate 22 acting through a pressure pad 24 to cause the blade to assume a bowed shape. Clamping of the blade ends is achieved by the action of screws 20 drawing cones 38 into recesses 44 to force faces 40 onto the blade to clamp the blade against ridges 34. Pressure plate 22 is adjusted by means of screw 26. Another means of clamping the blade is shown in figs 7 - 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295956-A (GB)
Title: Headwear especially for swimming
Inventor: FRANCOIS ANDREA
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: The headwear consists of a swimming cap and a baseball cap which are detachably secured to one another. The baseball cap can be detached and worn as an ordinary hat when not in use with the swimming cap. In addition the baseball cap will have as an option detachable peaks with interchangable designs and different sizes so that the wearer will be able to choose the design and size of the peak used.